Cortney Harding

AI, Spatial Computing, VR/AR, and WEB3 aren’t just new tech fads - instead, they represent a seismic shift for businesses. As companies scramble to adopt new technologies (or watch their competitors do it), it's critical to understand the potential of these new tools before making decisions with lasting consequences. This is where Cortney Harding comes in.

Harding is a renowned authority in emerging technologies and a sought-after speaker. As a change architect, she understands the challenges and opportunities companies now face and how quickly businesses can be impacted. Harding's approach focuses on solving problems sustainably, which has led to unique speaking opportunities at events like DAVOS, Advertising Week Europe, and SXSW.

Harding is the Founder and CEO of Friends with Holograms, a transformative VR/AR agency that creates innovative experiences for training. Her clients include industry leaders like Coca-Cola, Meta, Verizon, Walmart, and the US Air Force. Her work has earned her multiple awards, including "Best VR/AR" at Mobile World Congress and Top HR product by HR Executive.

Harding's expertise extends beyond the corporate world, and she has taught at prestigious universities like Caltech, Barnard, NYU, and Columbia. She has guest lectured at Harvard Business School, Johns Hopkins, and Chapman University. Harding has worked with Meta to create "What is the Metaverse?" a groundbreaking course covering all aspects of the Metaverse, including safety and ethical issues.

Before founding Friends with Holograms, Harding led business development for Moth+Flame and several music technology startups. She has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, and Ad Week, and has written for Billboard, Teen Vogue, and the Village Voice. Harding is also the author of three books, including a recent one on using virtual reality for social change.